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Original installation and operation manual
11. Pinpointing leaks
This section goes over how to optimally use the device in real-life scenarios.
11.1 Leak pinpointing process
The following process should be carried out cyclically at the company in order to keep leakage rates as low as possible.
The goal should be to have a continuous leakage rate of 5 ... 10%, as searching for leaks and fixing them one time only
will not reduce the leakage rate permanently and new leaks will occur later on.
Real-life tip:
To identify the ideal time, it is recommended to use a volumetric flow sensor in the main line behind the tank. At least
one week (Monday to Sunday) is recommended as the period for the measurement. When production is stopped, the
volumetric flow profile will show the leakage rate. This means that if the limit is exceeded, a leak search can be ordered.
In addition, the volumetric flow measurement can be used to validate the result from the leak search and fix, as the latter
should reduce the volumetric flow rate when production is stopped.
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Pinpointing leaks
Quantifying leaks
Documenting leaks
Reporting leaks
Fixing leaks
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